Film
Harvard Film Archive Temporarily Closed After Burst Pipe Flooding in Carpenter Center
The Harvard Film Archive will be closed indefinitely after a burst pipe flooded the archive’s collection, theater, and offices on Saturday, according to a Monday email sent to HFA affiliates.
Top Five Films to Get Ready for a Fall Evening In
So sit back and prepare to be spooked, brought to tears, or comforted by these five fall films.
Sometimes Absence is More: Best Silent Movies for Slow Detox Days
Silent Movie Day on Sept. 29 is the perfect opportunity to detox with a transcendental movie marathon.
‘After the Hunt’ Review: Because Apparently Subtext Is Too Much to Ask For
Unfortunately, “After the Hunt” finds itself falling prey to the pretentiousness it aims to critique.
‘Anemone’ Review: Successfully Seeking Silence
“Anemone” presents its story of family, trauma, and forgiveness with absolute poise from beginning to end.
‘The History of Sound’ Review: Firing On All Cylinders
Mescal and O’Connor bring these unconventional men to life in vivid and powerful ways.
‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ Review: When a GPS Leads to Love
“A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” functions as a first draft of a film, as a sketch that was never fully developed.
‘Him’ Review: A Look Into the Backrooms of Football
Though a visually satisfying film with brilliant performances, “Him” suffers from a lack of detail.
‘The Roses’ Review: Every Rose Has Its Thorn
“The Roses” has many redeeming qualities, but also contains many pitfalls that distract from its societal critiques.
‘Caught Stealing’ Review: A Chaotic Descent into NYC’s Underworld
While certainly an entertaining watch, “Caught Stealing” — like Hank — never really makes it to the major leagues.
‘F1’ Review: Hollywood Hurrah, Formula Failure
With Brad Pitt in the driver’s seat and Apple Studios behind the wheel, "F1" tends to race toward a Hollywood spectacle over being a true homage to the sport.
A Critical Eye: Alternative Visions of Motherhood at the Harvard Film Archive
“Mildred Pierce” (1945) explores the lengths to which a mother would go in order to protect her children.
‘The POMtastics!’ Review: Student Film Reminds Viewers that Youth is a Mindset
Anna Carroll shows audiences that age is nothing but a number with “The POMtastics.”
Senior Thesis Film ‘En Lo Que Vino y Vendrá’ Is A Love Letter Across Generations and Borders
"En Lo Que Vino y Vendrá" is a robust love story despite being less than 30 minutes long.
‘Until Dawn’ Review: Sandberg Offers a Familiar Yet Entertaining Horror Experience
The result is a movie that succeeds in entertaining through its ambitious, if sometimes disjointed, experimentation.
